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Who Are Your Learning Partners?

I believe that we have people in our lives for reasons. Even those people who are the most challenging can be good learning partners–allowing us to learn important life lessons, develop knowledge and skills, or work on personal development. I still think that we have a great deal of choice in the matter, however, and we don’t have to take in anyone and everyone who crosses our paths. We can choose people who will be positive additions to our lives as our partners on the journey. I think of my kids and I as being learning partners–after all, some of … Continue reading →

Letters of Love: My Wife, My Best Friend

Today’s letter of love comes from a husband who reads the blog occasionally, but knows that his wife really enjoys checking here everyday to read the articles and more. He decided, rather on the spur of the moment, to write a letter to his wife and he asked if I would publish it today, because it’s her birthday. So here it is and please accept my well-wishes for a very happy birthday. My Wife & My Best Friend Dear Diane, I hope you get to read this the morning it’s published. I’ve asked the blogger putting up these articles to … Continue reading →

What Makes a Good Spouse?

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How someone defines a good spouse will most likely depend on one’s own personality, likes, and dislikes. Still, there are some general qualities that most of us would wish for in our spouses and ourselves. These characteristics are what we hold dear and value in relationships. Let’s take a look at five important traits that make a good spouse! 1. Putting the other person first Let’s face it, we all want to be with an unselfish person who considers our needs above his or her own. As they say, if we begin to treat our spouses the way we wished … Continue reading →